Kellyrj32
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posted on November 13, 2000 04:33:17 PM
Hi I have this oil painting, not sure what it is worth, it is signed Jean Martell on the back it says: by J. Martell 1968. Does anyone know what I should start this out at? Your help is much appreciated. Here is a pic of it.
Thanks,
Kelly
[ edited by Kellyrj32 on Nov 13, 2000 06:25 PM ]
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barbarake
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posted on November 13, 2000 04:47:21 PM
Let's see if I can help....
...evidently not - I thought I knew how to do this??? (I'm obviously losing my mind.)
[ edited by barbarake on Nov 13, 2000 04:48 PM ]
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joice
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posted on November 13, 2000 04:59:09 PM
Try this without the * 's :
[*img]http://imagehost.auctionwatch.com/preview/ke/kellyrj32/oilpanting.jpg[*/img]
Joice
Moderator.
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bhearsch
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posted on November 13, 2000 05:05:04 PM
Kellyrj32, you have the wrong URL for your photo. You need to click on the picture in your Auction Manager and then right click on the photo to get the correct URL. It should start with:
http://imagehost.auctionwatch.com/preview
Blanche
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bhearsch
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posted on November 13, 2000 05:07:01 PM
joice, you beat me to it. 
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HartCottageQuilts
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posted on November 13, 2000 06:18:43 PM
(Watch somebody make me eat my words, but) Looks like amateur stuff to me, but it's got a weirdly appealing surrealism. I'd put it in Outsider Art and start it at about $20, although it's likely the frame is worth more than that if it's of any size. You may not get a bite; OTOH, you may be surprised.
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Kellyrj32
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posted on November 13, 2000 06:22:14 PM
Thanks soooo much for all your help trying to display this pic. I do appreciate it too!
Kelly
[ edited by Kellyrj32 on Nov 13, 2000 06:24 PM ]
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RM
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posted on November 13, 2000 07:24:54 PM
Kelly,
Here's a good artists reference site. In case you find any other paintings you want to check out.  (didn't find this artist listed)
Ray
http://askart.com/Artists/M.asp
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Kellyrj32
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posted on November 13, 2000 08:22:36 PM
Thanks so much Ray! That helps a lot. Should I even post this? Hmmmmm..don't know what to do. Thanks again, Kelly
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HartCottageQuilts
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posted on November 14, 2000 05:10:40 AM
Go to Art:Amateur or Outsider Art and take a look at the offerings. I think you'll be convinced to list it.
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KateArtist
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posted on November 14, 2000 08:26:56 AM
Looks like basic amateur - you might get something in outsider. IMO, the frame is what will get you bids. You would need a better picture of that.
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figmente
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posted on November 14, 2000 08:37:49 AM
Very amatuer - and straight out of a beginners "HOW TO" book.
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cathammer
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posted on November 14, 2000 04:59:23 PM
Maybe it's just the lighting, but it looks like it's been painted over on the top right corner. I think I can make out some letters "souv...de..mau...vin...."
Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside a dog, it's too dark to read.
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HJW
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posted on November 15, 2000 08:50:43 AM
It looks amature to me. I would start no
higher than 5 bucks. The frame may be worth
a few dollars.
Helen
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Kellyrj32
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posted on November 15, 2000 09:03:36 AM
Thanks everyone for your help..I do appreciate it!
Kelly
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